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Pankration 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Tulova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wonded Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Wonded Monkey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Tulova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wonded Monkey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tulova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Monkey looking for a guillotine here but Tulova defends easily.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Tulova from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tulova is breathing heavily.
Tulova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tulova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tulova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulova trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Tulova tries to stand but Monkey is controlling from the bottom.
Monkey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tulova!
Monkey avoids the attempt from Tulova to control.
Monkey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tulova defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Monkey.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tulova is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey looking for a guillotine from mount but Tulova is having none of it.
Monkey has hold of Tulova's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tulova manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Monkey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tulova has worked his arm free - good work by Tulova!
Monkey advances to full mount.
Monkey prevents Tulova from getting the reversal.
Tulova is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Monkey locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tulova is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wonded Monkey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miralem Pjanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dragon Fire. Miralem Pjanic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miralem Pjanic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjanic misses with a double jab.
Steamboat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pjanic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steamboat off and has taken his back!
Steamboat tries to break free.
Steamboat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pjanic's guard. Nice work there by Steamboat.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Steamboat drops back looking for a leg! Pjanic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pjanic manages to kick Steamboat off! Steamboat jumps back into Pjanic's guard.
Pjanic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steamboat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steamboat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steamboat thows a big elbow that misses.
Pjanic wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pjanic throws a right hand that Steamboat ducks under and follows up with a left that Steamboat also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steamboat.
Sloppy strikes there by Steamboat.
Steamboat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steamboat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pjanic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Pjanic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pjanic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steamboat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pjanic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pjanic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Pjanic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steamboat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steamboat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjanic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steamboat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steamboat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steamboat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steamboat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steamboat trying to control but Pjanic is working from the bottom.
Pjanic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steamboat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steamboat is looking to work some ground and pound but Pjanic has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat trying to control the position from guard on top but Pjanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steamboat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pjanic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Pjanic does no damage.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steamboat prevents Pjanic from improving his position.
Pjanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steamboat is trying to work for a kimura but Pjanic is defending well.
Pjanic looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjanic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steamboat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pjanic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steamboat!
Steamboat swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Steamboat is desperately trying to improve his position but Pjanic has a good base and remains in mount.
Steamboat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pjanic.
Steamboat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pjanic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steamboat has worked his arm free - good work by Steamboat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steamboat is working for a kimura but Pjanic is defending it quite comfortably.
Pjanic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steamboat is looking to advance position but Pjanic won't allow it.
Pjanic is looking to get back to full guard here but Steamboat has managed to pass to side control instead.
Steamboat misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pjanic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steamboat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pjanic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steamboat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steamboat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pjanic is just riding it out for now. Steamboat eventually gives up the hold.
Steamboat is working for a submission of some sort.
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pjanic is trying to get back to full guard.
Pjanic wants to get back to full guard but Steamboat has mounted him!
Steamboat working for a submission but Pjanic is keeping him at bay.
Steamboat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pjanic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pjanic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Steamboat prevents Pjanic from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pjanic because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Steamboat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pjanic because Steamboat loaded up on that one.
Steamboat working for a guillotine from mount but Pjanic is in no mood to give up.
Pjanic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steamboat throwing strikes here but Pjanic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pjanic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pjanic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steamboat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steamboat is looking to advance position but Pjanic won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steamboat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pjanic is pressing down on Steamboat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Pjanic is keeping the position.
Pjanic working for submissions but it's allowed Steamboat to get to half guard.
Ricky Steamboat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pjanic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamboat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pjanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pjanic moves away from the strike by Steamboat.
Pjanic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Steamboat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steamboat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Steamboat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Steamboat wants to finish this one by submission but Pjanic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steamboat.
Pjanic is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat looking to finish Pjanic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pjanic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjanic can't escape the position.
Steamboat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pjanic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steamboat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steamboat is working for a guillotine from mount but Pjanic frees his head quite easily.
Pjanic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steamboat tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pjanic working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pjanic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steamboat.
Pjanic is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pjanic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Steamboat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pjanic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pjanic blocking the ground and pound.
Steamboat unloads with some shots from mount but Pjanic bucks and avoids them well.
Pjanic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjanic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pjanic working for a triangle but Steamboat defends it easily.
Pjanic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steamboat manages to get himself to full guard.
Pjanic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steamboat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pjanic, into his guard.
Pjanic looking for a guillotine here but Steamboat defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat drops back looking for a leg! Pjanic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pjanic manages to kick Steamboat off! Steamboat jumps back into Pjanic's guard.
Pjanic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pjanic can't keep his opponent in guard - Steamboat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steamboat is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamboat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Steamboat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steamboat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Ricky Steamboat!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ricky Steamboat!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Creed tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Creed regains guard.
Creed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Creed is proving hard to escape from.
Brown gets to his feet. Creed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Creed jabs at Brown's body.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Creed manages to break the clinch.
Creed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Creed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Gordon Brown has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown looks gassed!
Creed catches Brown napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Brown to the canvas!
Creed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Creed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
That has opened up Gordon Brown's cut even more.
A right-left combo lands from Creed.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Creed swivels and escapes.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Brown.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed misses with a two punch combination.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Creed scores with a four punch combination!
The cut above Gordon Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown is rocked!
Creed grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Brown takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Creed cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itamar Colaiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanalu Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: Lets Dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itamar Colaiuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanalu Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colaiuta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
Colaiuta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
Colaiuta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carter and Colaiuta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Colaiuta throwing strikes but Carter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A control attempt from Colaiuta but he's now mounted!
Colaiuta is trying to escape the mount.
Carter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Colaiuta?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colaiuta doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Colaiuta can't escape the position.
Carter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Colaiuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colaiuta tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colaiuta has left one of his arms exposed and Carter doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Colaiuta screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanalu Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the ring accompanied by I'm in Love With a Stripper. Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Man In Motion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hunter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mack throws an overhand right that drops Hunter like a sack of potatoes! Mack dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Mack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Blyer tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Blyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Blyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tito Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blyer can't get the takedown.
Blyer gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Blyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Blyer manages to get underhooks.
Rocky Blyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz.
Ortiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ortiz is trying to drag Blyer to the mat but Blyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Blyer as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blyer works on Ortiz's body with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Blyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blyer stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortiz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blyer.
Blyer is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ortiz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky Blyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chester Bloomfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chester Bloomfield has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chester Bloomfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luta Livre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomfield throws a series of punches but Livre avoids them all with ease.
Bloomfield misses with a two punch combination.
Bloomfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Livre should have avoided that one.
Bloomfield stalks Livre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Livre's face. Livre staggers backwards, shaken.
Livre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bloomfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Livre lands with a hook. Bloomfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloomfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bloomfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Livre drops back looking for a leg! Bloomfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloomfield manages to kick Livre off! Livre jumps back into Bloomfield's guard.
Livre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Livre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Livre throws a strike but Bloomfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bloomfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Livre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Livre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloomfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloomfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Livre looks gassed!
Bloomfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloomfield wants to stand but Livre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Bloomfield from controlling successfully.
Livre is looking for a triangle but Bloomfield pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Livre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bloomfield tries to stand but Livre is controlling from the bottom.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Bloomfield from controlling successfully.
Bloomfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloomfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livre keeping moving, preventing Bloomfield from controlling successfully.
Livre looking to control.
Bloomfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luta Livre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Bloomfield.
Bloomfield lands the left hand.
Bloomfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Livre should have avoided that one.
Livre tries for a takedown but Bloomfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bloomfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Livre on the side of the head.
Bloomfield lands with a big left! Livre is wobbled badly! Bloomfield comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Livre to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chester Bloomfield!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Reina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leary has chosen Dangermouse as his entrance music. Mark Leary is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pepe Reina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Leary!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leary shoots in for a takedown but Reina shows good takedown defense.
Reina gets the takedown into side control.
Leary is not content to let Reina control the position.
Leary struggling a bit here.
Leary tries to improve position but can't.
Leary wants to control but Reina postures up.
Leary might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reina kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reina stands up.
Leary misses with a takedown attempt
and Reina counters with a series of strikes. Leary will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leary misses with a takedown attempt
so Reina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pepe Reina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Leary.
Leary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leary has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reina is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leary.
Leary looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reina working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Leary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reina tries to advance to mount but Leary denies him.
Leary tries to improve position but can't.
Leary is not content to let Reina control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leary tries to clinch up
and Reina counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leary!
Leary regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leary is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reina's back!
Leary controlling well, preventing Reina from escaping the position.
Reina defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leary tightening his grip on Reina, looking for the choke.
Leary tightening his grip on Reina, looking for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reina has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leary is persistently looking for the submission but Reina is defending it well.
Reina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reina tries to escape but Leary has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reina wants to control his opponent's hands but Leary gets his hands free.
Reina showing good submission defense here.
Leary trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reina trying to control but not successfully.
Reina showing good submission defense here.
Reina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leary on the ground.
Reina is trying to stand back up.
Leary working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reina looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Leary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leary doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reina counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leary trying to control from the bottom.
Reina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reina tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Leary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leary looking for submissions off his back.
Leary is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reina trying to control the action but Leary is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leary has his feet on Reina's thighs here. He's pushed Reina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Leary!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Carpenter is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Carpenter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Marshall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Jimmy Carpenter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpenter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Carpenter. Carpenter gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a three punch combo that has Marshall backing up. Marshall nods at Carpenter to acknowledge the strikes.
Carpenter tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpenter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Marshall circles away.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimmy Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Marshall.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpenter misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Carpenter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall won't be happy with that.
Carpenter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marshall to his feet.
Carpenter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carpenter is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall motions for Carpenter to come forward. Marshall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carpenter is looking to clinch.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Carpenter.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carpenter scores with a one two! Marshall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carpenter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall has Carpenter pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Carpenter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carpenter lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Carpenter.
Carpenter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carpenter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carpenter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marshall is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carpenter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marshall.
Carpenter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carpenter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpenter moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Carpenter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carpenter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpenter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carpenter to the mat! Carpenter manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carpenter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marshall, into his guard.
Marshall looks gassed!
Carpenter looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carpenter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall shoots and misses
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carpenter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpenter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carpenter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Carpenter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carpenter decides to stand and escape the position.
Carpenter moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Carpenter doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carpenter thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carpenter.
Jimmy Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Marshall.
Carpenter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
Carpenter manages to break the clinch.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carpenter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Carpenter counters with a left and a right that stings Marshall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marshall's guard now.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carpenter has picked Marshall up and slammed him! Marshall can't keep hold of the triangle and Carpenter manages to pass to side control!
Carpenter taking a breather here.
Jimmy Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall tries to buck Carpenter off but Carpenter is having none of it.
Carpenter controls the position from side control.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter decides to stand back up.
No joy there for Carpenter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carpenter is looking to clinch.
Marshall gets caught flat footed, as Carpenter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marshall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carpenter escapes and throws Marshall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Marshall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Carpenter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marshall tries to buck Carpenter off but Carpenter is having none of it.
Carpenter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carpenter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Carpenter tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpenter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carpenter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Marshall jumps guard.
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carpenter passes into half guard.
Marshall is pressing down on Carpenter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marshall pushes Carpenter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall has his takedown stuffed
and Carpenter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall won't be happy with that.
Marshall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Marshall manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall with the active half guard here but Carpenter passes nicely into side control.
Marshall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpenter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carpenter decides to stand back up. Carpenter steps back and let's Marshall get back to his feet.
Carpenter throws a combination. Marshall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carpenter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall, pushing him back against the ropes.
Marshall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Marshall.
Carpenter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carpenter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carpenter is struggling to control the position.
Carpenter works on Marshall's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Carpenter to work.
Carpenter trying to land knees to the body.
Carpenter trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Carpenter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Carpenter is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Marshall off. It looks like it's working - Marshall slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Carpenter displaying calm under pressure there.
Carpenter tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimmy Carpenter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carpenter.
Carpenter manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carpenter.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Carpenter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
No joy there for Carpenter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carpenter clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carpenter throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carpenter tries to clinch up.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing Carpenter from standing up.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carpenter is one step ahead there.
Marshall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Carpenter trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carpenter stacks Marshall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carpenter!
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carpenter stands up and beckons Marshall to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Carpenter counters with a single leg into guard. Marshall didn't expect that.
Carpenter landing with the ground and pound.
Carpenter pushing down on Marshall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marshall tries to roll over but Carpenter keeps him under control.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carpenter is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Carpenter pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marshall controls his leg.
Carpenter controlling the pace.
Marshall has a hand on Carpenter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Carpenter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marshall is working to get back to half guard.
Marshall taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marshall is trying to reverse the position but instead Carpenter has taken his back - oops!
Carpenter has Marshall flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Marshall right now.
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will Carpenter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Carpenter gets his hands free as Marshall looks to control.
Carpenter landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carpenter had his way with Kyle Marshall in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carpenter tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Jimmy Carpenter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carpenter is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Carpenter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carpenter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carpenter wants to clinch.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Carpenter misses with a wild combination.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Carpenter.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt
and Carpenter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carpenter is stalling here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carpenter cracks Marshall with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carpenter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpenter digs a right hand underneath Marshall's ribcage. Marshall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marshall pulls Carpenter into guard.
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Carpenter pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marshall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carpenter escapes and throws Marshall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carpenter wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Carpenter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpenter is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Carpenter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Marshall.
Carpenter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marshall up against the ropes.
Marshall is working for takedown but Carpenter is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpenter manages to break the clinch.
Marshall has his takedown stuffed
and Carpenter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall misses with a head kick.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carpenter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carpenter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Jimmy Carpenter!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Jimmy Carpenter!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Jimmy Carpenter!
Jimmy Carpenter wins by unanimous decision!
Jimmy Carpenter retains his welterweight title!
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